--- title: "Dorset Healthcare Charitable Fund — charity 1056550" description: "Dorset Healthcare Charitable Fund (charity 1056550). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dorset-healthcare-charitable-fund retrieved: 2026-09-23T04:46:35.815Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Dorset Healthcare Charitable Fund is listed as a registered charity (number 1056550) in the Charity Commission for England and Wales data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £220,000 (year ending 2025-01-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about Dorset Healthcare Charitable Fund? Registered charity number 1056550 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact locality (not service coverage) Nuffield Industrial Estate Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £220,000 Website [www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk](https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/) ## What does Dorset Healthcare Charitable Fund do? The Charity's Funds are used to promote the well being of patients, volunteers and staff by improving/enhancing facilities and equipment, enhance training and development, providing opportunities for events, excursions, recognition and rewards. ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Defined Groups. **Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-09-08. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area. ## Linked funds and trusts The register records these funds under parent charity number 1056550. They are not counted as separate charity registrations in this directory. Check each linked record for its purposes. View 2 linked records - [The Dorset Healthcare NHS Trust (Expendable Funds) Common Investment Fund (1056550-2)](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1056550&subId=2) - [Buckland St Leonards Fund (1056550-3)](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1056550&subId=3) ## What causes is Dorset Healthcare Charitable Fund registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Dorset Healthcare Charitable Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dorset Healthcare Charitable Fund is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Dorset Healthcare Charitable Fund? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Provided by the charity Supporting public source ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=dorset-healthcare-charitable-fund&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Dorset Healthcare Charitable Fund a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Dorset Healthcare Charitable Fund as a registered charity (number 1056550) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating. What is Dorset Healthcare Charitable Fund's charity number? Dorset Healthcare Charitable Fund's charity number is 1056550. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1056550? Search 1056550 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Dorset Healthcare Charitable Fund do? The Charity's Funds are used to promote the well being of patients, volunteers and staff by improving/enhancing facilities and equipment, enhance training and development, providing opportunities for events, excursions, recognition and rewards. Does Dorset Healthcare Charitable Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dorset Healthcare Charitable Fund. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Dorset Healthcare Charitable Fund? Dorset Healthcare Charitable Fund's website listed in our register data is https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-09-08, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1056550&subId=0).